DHL Western Province Women get their season underway against Cell C Sharks Women at Hamilton RFC on Saturday.
The coastal clash will kick off at 13h00 on Saturday.
DHL Western Province Women will be looking to improve on their showing last season, having lost against Border Ladies in the final after having topped the standings at the end of the regular season.
Experienced players such as centre Shaunique Hess, wing Alichia Arries and flank Sinazo Mcatshulwa will lead the charge for the home team against the Durban side in their season-opener.
DHL Western Province Women: 15 Chuma Qawe, 14 Asiphe Mayaba, 13 Shaunique Hess, 12 Chumisa Qawe, 11 Alichia Arries, 10 Elme Kruger, 9 Alicia Willemse, 8 Nokubonga Siko, 7 Sinazo Mcatshulwa, 6 Lihle Mzimkhulu, 5 Danelle Lochner, 4 Zandiswa Xozwa, 3 Azisa Mkiva, 2 Roseline Botes, 1 Luchell Hanekom.
Replacements: 16 Onwaba Mdzanga, 17 Vernique Afrika, 18 Bubele Caku-Caku, 19 Thandile Mazwi, 20 Anelisiwe Mxabo, 21 Lauren Adams, 22 Selladean Pietersen, 23 Veroeshka Grain